Hand-built spearguns, wetsuits and dive gear shipped fast to Melbourne and right across Victoria. Every gun hand-built in Cairns and backed by a lifetime warranty.
Spearfishing gear built for Melbourne and Victorian conditions
Melbourne sits on cool, temperate spearfishing that rewards picking your days, with sheltered reef inside Port Phillip Bay and cleaner water and bigger fish out through the heads and along the Bass Strait coast. The gear that works here has to handle real range: cold water year-round, visibility that swings from murky to clear, and a solid class of fish led by the snapper and kingfish the bay is known for.
For most Melbourne divers an 80 to 100cm railgun is the sweet spot for bay reef and ledge work, with a longer roller or bluewater gun earning its place out through the heads after kingfish and pelagics. Pair it with a good 5 to 7mm titanium-lined wetsuit to handle the cold Victorian water, and a set of quality fins to cover the ground.
Every Aimrite gun is hand-built in Cairns and backed by a lifetime warranty, and we ship Australia-wide with fast dispatch, so your kit reaches Melbourne and regional Victoria quickly.
Local knowledge
Spearfishing around Melbourne
Where to dive around Melbourne
Out through the heads & Bass Strait reefsClearer water, reef and pelagics a run offshore — steer clear of the Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park.
Mornington Peninsula back beaches (Flinders, Cape Schanck)Rock reef and ledges facing Bass Strait with cleaner water on the right day.
Portsea & Sorrento (ocean side)Reef and structure near the entrance with a shot at bigger fish — mind the marine national park boundaries.
Phillip Island & San RemoReef systems south-east of the city that suit a range of divers.
Port Phillip Bay reefsSheltered diving close to home when the viz comes good — check for sanctuaries like Ricketts Point before you get in.
Spearfishing is banned in all 13 Victorian marine national parks and 11 marine sanctuaries, including Port Phillip Heads and Ricketts Point - both close to spots listed above. Swan Bay is also closed to spearing.
You must stay at least 30 metres from any jetty or pier, and rock lobster cannot be taken with a spear or speargun anywhere in Victoria.
A Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence is required for anyone aged 18 to 70 unless exempt. Check the current VFA boundaries before you dive.
What you'll be chasing
SnapperYellowtail kingfishAustralian salmonKing George whitingSilver trevallyFlatheadSweepLeatherjacket
Yes. We ship Australia-wide with fast dispatch, so your gear reaches Melbourne and regional Victoria quickly usually within a few days.
What speargun size suits Melbourne conditions?
For bay reef and ledge work an 80 to 100cm railgun is ideal, with a longer roller or bluewater gun for chasing kingfish and pelagics out through the heads.
What wetsuit thickness do I need in Victoria?
Victorian water is cold, so a 5mm suits the warmer months while a 7mm keeps you comfortable through winter.
Do I need a licence to spearfish in Victoria?
Yes. You need a Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence, and you must dive on breath-hold only (no scuba). Spearguns are also banned in all Victorian marine national parks and sanctuaries, so check the boundaries before you get in.
Where can I spearfish around Melbourne?
There's sheltered reef inside Port Phillip Bay and cleaner water out through the heads and along the Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island always check for marine national parks and sanctuaries first.
Gear up for your next dive
Fast shipping Australia-wide and a team of actual spearos to help you choose. Talk to us or shop the range.
